hallucinathan Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Hello, this is going to be the build thread for my Innovative marine atoll tank. I will be filling it up tomorrow! Link to comment
hallucinathan Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 A couple of friends and I built the stand today! It wasn't exactly the way that I had planned, but making it round proved more difficult and costly than I had previously expected so we went with square. I will be adding sand and aquascaping using rock from my 29 gallon tank that is being torn down. Once I finish tomorrow evening I will put up some pics! Let me know what you all think so far. Link to comment
mystersyster Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Neat. I think those tanks are ugly, but I'm hoping you can make it into something beautiful Link to comment
Astinus Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Interesting *Following* Link to comment
hallucinathan Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Neat. I think those tanks are ugly, but I'm hoping you can make it into something beautiful Haha thats what my friends said too. Idk I have weird taste. I think i'm the only one who actually bought it. lol Link to comment
gena Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I thought making a round stand sounded incredibly difficult. This is a nice compromise . I still need to get mine made!!!!! Following along of course . Link to comment
hallucinathan Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 I got water and some of the live rock from my other tank in it today! Link to comment
Astinus Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Just thought of something, regarding the "Curved" Glass. Our BC 29 has a slightly rounded front and can be a pain to clean. Link to comment
Tmr8188 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 The only issue I have with the atoll is how big of a pain in the ass making a lid would be. I love the look of the tank other wise. I would totally do a look down tank. Link to comment
gena Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 The lid issue is why I went with the panorama model. Otherwise I really like the cylinder look. Curious what tool you will use to scrap the algae on the acrylic? I was planning to get a hand held kent scraper for acrylic unless you have heard of something better? I don't know if I trust one of the magnetic cleaners made for acrylic. Seems like there is less control. I do have fears of scratching the thing up. Link to comment
hallucinathan Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 The lid issue is why I went with the panorama model. Otherwise I really like the cylinder look. Curious what tool you will use to scrap the algae on the acrylic? I was planning to get a hand held kent scraper for acrylic unless you have heard of something better? I don't know if I trust one of the magnetic cleaners made for acrylic. Seems like there is less control. I do have fears of scratching the thing up. Yeah, I've been thinking about the lid thing, I will come up with something! As far as scraping, I left plenty of room for me to get my hand in and out and I bought one of the continuum acrylic blades and I will just manually scrape it. I was also nervous about the acrylic I have never had an acrylic tank before but this should work well. I am going to have to check out the Panorama tank you are doing too. Those look great. Link to comment
hallucinathan Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 I transferred everything over from my other tank today. 1 pair of skunk clowns, a snapping shrimp, and some clean up crew. Link to comment
hallucinathan Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 I got a delivery from Pinner today! He sent me my new light and some origami. I popped a 20k 150w in it. here are some pictures. Link to comment
hallucinathan Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Also, the clowns got ich so they are currently in the process of the transfer method today will make transfer 3. They are looking better already. I am going to be ordering some things from brs tonight, should be a powerhead and the 2 part dosing kit. Maybe if I am feeling wealthy an ato as well. Link to comment
reefist Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Magic eraser for the inside, Novus 1 for the outside. Link to comment
Pinner Reef Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 That light looks pretty slick over your tank. I'm glad it went to a worthy cause. Link to comment
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